Chief Operating Officer (COO)Creative Mid-Tier Architecture Firm | SydneyWe're partnering with a dynamic, design-led architecture studio seeking a commercially minded and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a values-driven, creatively ambitious business.Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will play a critical role in shaping and supporting the firm's growth, structure, and operational performance, ensuring alignment across strategy, finance, legal, and delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the CEO, CMO, CFO, and senior leaders to execute business strategy and lead organisational alignment.Oversee operational performance across the practice, ensuring seamless project delivery, scalable processes, and clear accountability.Drive commercial success through effective contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and financial oversight.Strengthen corporate structure and support business development via partnership agreements and legal frameworks.Contribute to brand positioning and uphold the firm's IP, values, and creative identity.Cultivate stakeholder relationships across internal teams, clients, and external partners.Translate strategy into structured, actionable plans and clear communication across all levels of the business.Who We're Looking ForA strategic operator with deep commercial and legal understanding, ideally with exposure to creative, design-led environments.Someone who has perhaps been a CFO, General Manager, or Head of Operations - and is ready to step into a COO position.Down-to-earth, pragmatic, and unafraid of a challenge - but also confident switching gears and stepping into a more polished, boardroom-ready persona when needed.A natural collaborator and strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first culture.Experience in or passion for the built environment, design, or architecture is a bonus.Why JoinThis role is ideal for a leader seeking a career-defining move - where operational excellence meets creative ambition. You'll help shape the next chapter of a nationally respected firm with a strong identity, collaborative culture, and serious growth plans.Desired Skills and ExperienceChief Operating Officer (COO)Creative Mid-Tier Architecture Firm | SydneyWe're partnering with a dynamic, design-led architecture studio seeking a commercially minded and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a values-driven, creatively ambitious business.Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will play a critical role in shaping and supporting the firm's growth, structure, and operational performance, ensuring alignment across strategy, finance, legal, and delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the CEO, CMO, CFO, and senior leaders to execute business strategy and lead organisational alignment.Oversee operational performance across the practice, ensuring seamless project delivery, scalable processes, and clear accountability.Drive commercial success through effective contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and financial oversight.Strengthen corporate structure and support business development via partnership agreements and legal frameworks.Contribute to brand positioning and uphold the firm's IP, values, and creative identity.Cultivate stakeholder relationships across internal teams, clients, and external partners.Translate strategy into structured, actionable plans and clear communication across all levels of the business.Who We're Looking ForA strategic operator with deep commercial and legal understanding, ideally with exposure to creative, design-led environments.Someone who has perhaps been a CFO, General Manager, or Head of Operations - and is ready to step into a COO position.Down-to-earth, pragmatic, and unafraid of a challenge - but also confident switching gears and stepping into a more polished, boardroom-ready persona when needed.A natural collaborator and strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first culture.Experience in or passion for the built environment, design, or architecture is a bonus.Why JoinThis role is ideal for a leader seeking a career-defining move - where operational excellence meets creative ambition. You'll help shape the next chapter of a nationally respected firm with a strong identity, collaborative culture, and serious growth plans.
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